A repetitive theme that you find throughout the Scriptures is one of “staying power.” That ability to remain when everyone else departs. In fact, that is the exact Greek definition of the word hypostasso or “endurance” that you will find in James 1:4, and in Hebrews 12:2. In both these texts; the Scriptures imply that […]

After nearly 18 months we were blessed to be able to go visit my dear Mother in South Bend where she lives with family. So many hugs and so much joy! She will turn 91 this month! Also, Dan and I just celebrated 34 years of marriage and ministry side by side. We are so […]

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, …” Luke Acts 2:1a NKJV Pentecost. The day when we who receive, no matter our tribal name, join with that first group of 120 believers who gathered in the Upper Room. Waiting. Watching. Praying. Believing. We join them in our longing, in our heart’s cry to be […]

What a tremendous spring we are having. Reconnecting with friends and families has been as sweet as I can recall. In years past, we have at times been overseas for 2 years at a time. This Covid year of social distancing has almost felt like that! We are looking forward to a road trip to […]

In one’s journey as a follower of Christ you soon learn that there are differences between a cycle, [a syndrome or pattern of behavior], and a season [or a particular moment in life] that is often times short lived, containing the ebbs and flows of recognizable qualities as they are connected to the next season […]

“And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,” Luke 24:2 NASB Powerful imagery is given us by Holy Week: The Last Supper where Jesus institutes servant leadership by washing the feet of His disciples; His heart wrenching prayers to His heavenly Father from the Garden of Gethsemane, then His brutal betrayal at the […]